Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War began with a small commitment of 30 military advisors in 1962, and increased over the following decade to a peak of 7,672 Australian personnel …

The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam during July and August 1962 was the beginning of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Australia's …

The Vietnam War from 1962 to 1975 was one of the longest conflicts in the 20th century. Some 60,000 Australian defence personnel served in Vietnam over 10 years of the war. Our initial …

Jul 26, 2024 · The Vietnam War significantly altered Australia’s political, social, and economic landscape, marking a pivotal chapter in its military history. By examining the Vietnam War’s …

Incorporates maps from both the present day and the Vietnam War era to display details of combat incidents involving Australian and New Zealand troops from the 1st Australian Task …

Sep 18, 2024 · On 29 April 1965 Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced in parliament that Australia would send a battalion of combat troops to Vietnam. The decision was motivated by …

Australia’s involvement in Vietnam was driven by a fear of communist expansion in Asia and a desire to align with the United States. Even after its federation and nominal independence in …

From 1962 to 1973, more than 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War. They were part of an allied force led by the United States. Australians fought alongside South Vietnamese …

50,000 Australians, including ground troops, air force and navy personnel, served in Vietnam. 520 died as a result of the war and almost 2,400 were wounded. The war was the cause of the …

The Vietnam War (1962–1975) became the longest conflict of the twentieth century in which Australia was involved. The war in Vietnam was not the first time that the country had faced …